n July 1995, the troops of the Mladic General penetrated in the Bosnian enclave of Srebrenica, making the most serious massacre of all the war of Bosnia-Herzégovine: in a few days, more than 7000 men were carried out. After years of silence, the Serb authorities of Bosnia recognized the crime and presented official excuses.

While the identification and the burial of the victims to the memorial of Potocari continue, associations of the mothers of the victims of Srebrenica require that the most complete light be made on this major tragedy of the end of the XXe century.

A very good documentary photo, Francine, and a sobering reminder on the terrible events that happened in the mid-1990s. The gritty look of the building, still speckled with bulletholes, tells the story of the past, while at the same time we can see that the building is inhabited and people have been able to move on with their lives. Good notes, a fine publication in the TE spirit.

its Srebrenica but it could very well be Beirut. or any of the other warring places around the world today. With the world going to hell in a handbasket, this one is really symbolic for what we shouldnt let happen. But people are a stupid species. Just watch the news.

Something very different on TE. Congratulation for this documentation and for your good note. I agree with Rafal that this isn't just a historical moment, because it could be even Beirut or Haifa.
And there seems to be no end ...

Horrible reminder but a very important and chilling documentary shot, dear Francine. It looks like Budapest did after the 1956 revolution, for what I have seen on photos. A haunting reminder of the massacre and Mladic's perverse evil.
Thanks,
sasa

Hi Francine
A stunning documentary piece you've captured here. The detail and realisation of the violence and barbarism is clear to see in this shot. The details are telling, and so is the destruction of the scene. Yet, despite this, there seems to be some hope left, with people still occupying the building that was once a showcase of death. TFS
Aubrey

Hi Francine
very impressive shot, thinking it would be a B&W it surprises even more the colorless of this neighburhood as a mark of what has happened here.
the contrast are excllent driven up for this one.
Henk

salut francine,
a very important tribute to those who died in that ridiculous conflict (actually, all conflicts are ridiculous);
i like the fact that you show the place "as it is", without any touch of pp or without any by passers;
best wishes, j.

A strong but true picture! This building represents a small side of the war and that's terrible.
About your pic...I like strong contrast and colors. Try a lens correction next time (see my WS to see what I mean).
Thx for sharing this "document",

thank you Francine for this documentary shot to remind us of the horror inflicted by man in Srebrenica. Until now, to the insult of the victims and those of us who followed the news from 1993 to 1996 and felt sorrow, the perpetrators Mr. Maladic and Karadic are running free and may be only few kilmotres from Sarajevo. What a shame.

I ask world leaders who only look at the results of anguish translating into terrorism to understand why some people may resort to terrorism. Mind you, Bosnians, and I happen to have met several, are very forgiving people. I hope they are rewarded one day with peace, prosperity and respect by the international community.

Thanks again for the shot. You captured the horror of the past and dark empty tone.